What Happened on May 25, 1973

Historical Events

  • 26th Cannes Film Festival: "The Hireling" directed by Alan Bridges and "Scarecrow" directed by Jerry Schatzberg jointly awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film

Give Me Love

George Harrison releases single "Give Me Love" in UK

  • Peronist Hector Campora installed as President of Argentina
  • US launches 1st Skylab crew Kerwin, Conrad, Weitz

Famous Birthdays

  • Daz Dillinger [Delmar Drew Arnaud], American hip-hop performer, born in Long Beach, California
  • Demetri Martin, American comedian (We Bare Bears), born in New York City
  • Duncan Free, Australian rower (Olympics gold 2006), born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  • Jeff Smith, American football cornerback (Scotland Claymores, KC Chiefs), born in Decatur, Tennessee
  • María José Gaidano, Argentine tennis star (1993 Belgium doubles), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Molly Sims, American model and actress, born in Murray, Kentucky
  • Racquel Spurlock, WNBA center (Houston Comets)

About May 25, 1973

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
  • UK #1 Song: See My Baby Jive - Wizzard